The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-20
yuAr is GOING ON In SOCIETY

pie Just Mt present 10 that OF Delng drlven TO
death. SO much is crowded into tho few weeks
between now and Christmas, that the time Is
all too short for what each one has to do.
Committees for tho various subscription balls
meet almost daily to answer letters deliberate
upon applications for admission, and prepare
for the first meetings, which take place next
month. On top OF these come charitable socie-
ties. fairs bazaars. church Christmas trees
to say nothing OF tho urgent claims Of chill
dren. family. and friends, oil Of which
have to be attended to by those
who are supposed to lead lives OF complete do.
votion to frvolity and worldly pleasure. A
volume might be written in behalf OF fash.
ionable women" for they are certainly as hard
worked and as we'll abused rs any part OF the
community. Those who are born to certain
social status or have had 1t thrust upon them by
turn in the wheel OF fortune. are painfully
aware Of the duties OF their position and do
their very best to discharge them faithfully.
From the present outlook. therefore. Decem-
Der promises to be lively month. The dancing
season will open with Mrs. Newbold Morris's
ball on the 5th for which Dolmonico's whole
house has been engaged, and at which old as
well as young New York will probably turn out
in force. Fresh rooms, fresh faces. new gowns,
and tho first ball Of the season will give
spring and go to the affair such as comes only
where youth and novelty are prominently to
the fore. The first ladies' assembly on tho
stb. will open the subscription balls most
favorably. and will be followed by another
coming out dance at Delmonicos. to be given
by Mrs. Livingston on the 10Th. The grand Com
bination Patriarchs on the 18th. which Is sup
posed to DO the valedlctory Of the +. @. D. C.s
and Junior Patriarchs. as well as Of Mr.. Mo.
Alisters long and faithful service for tho
hon ,f fho nd nj 1ovinD will
probably be the event OF the season. The first
cotillon will follow 1t swiftly on the 18th. and
then. AS far as is known at present. there will
be O resting spell un IL the Goth, when the first
OF the stately Patriarchs make their first bow.
Thus six large Delmonico balls will be crowd
ed into the fortnight between the 5th and 2Oth
Of the MONTH enough to pale all the summer
roses in the cheeks of msidens and matrons.
and to familiarize debutantes with what
ever they have yet to learn OF society life.
In the mean time the old Puritan festival o.
the giving of thanks puts in its claim for oele-
bration. and this year will receive full recog-
milton in country places where 1t seems most
properly to belong Family parties are formal
and dull in town house where the or
o'clock dinner is prepared by a chef. and all
the modern luxuries and appliances fail to
bring reminder OF the primitive jollifcation
OF our forefathers: but In country homes. with
a romp and frolio out Of doors and dinner
where turkey and cranberry sauce, pumpkin
pie and mince pie throw all modern delicaoies
into the shade, the Thanksgiving festival is
suitably and enjoyably observed.
At Tuxedo on Thursday several family par.
ties will assemble, but the amateur thsatricals
which were announced to take place In the
evening have been deferred until Dec. 2S. whom
Miss DeWolfe and Mr.. Bird will appear as
Lady 1eazle and Charles Surface In two acts
Of The School for Scandal" It has not yet been
decided whether farce or comediette shall
follow. The moro ambitious amsteur theatre
cal performers seem to be rather In the minori-
ty this winter. and it is not so easy It former
~ was to get ladies and gentlemen to play at
being actors and actresses.
The soft Indian summer days are all clear gain
to the hunting clubs. who have had q merry
time Of late on Long Is and's sea-girt shore.
The Meadow Brooks and Rockaways have had
capital runs and no end Of impromptu dances,
luncheons and breakfasts at the different club
houses and at the private cottages Of hospita-
BILE members. Mrs. Charles G. Peters Mr.. E,
Morgan, and Mrs. 8. 8. Sands have all given
entertainments, and on Thanksgiv-
ing Day Mr.. Lloyd Bryce will be tho host, and
receive royalty both the Long Island clubs.
Ladies' are almost always present ON these
Of hunting men have their full share of the fun.
Mrs. Sands. Mrs. Belmont Purdy. Nrs. Elliot
Roosevelt Miss Cowdin. and Mrs. Cheever are
frequently in the field. either mounted or In
carriages. but almost the best rider of the pres
ant season Is Miss May Payson. daughter Of
Mr.. Frank Payson. who has had the adyan.
.age OF practice in the old country.
The opera continues to be tho best society
meeting place. and Wednesday nights sspeci-
ally sec good display Of dress and fashion.
At last Mondays representation Of "Siegftsd"
Mrs. W. W. Aston and Mrs. Coleman Drayton
occupied the same box. and both looked 10.
narkably well in white Directoire gowns. with
In profusion. On tho same evening
he Misses Walker were present In pink. and
Mss Lucy Drexel was In Pompadour colors,
blue and pink. which were extremely becoming
% her youth and freshness. Miss Winslow was
n Mrs. Van Auken's box. Miss Paget with Mrs..
Paran Stevens. and the costumes were more
noticeable than they have been hitherto.
BY the way. decree has gone forth from the
highest authority In those matters that soiled
md wrtnkled gloves, which had their origin In
Sara Bernhardt's "Ro-as- you please" style, are
40 longer good form. The present fashion Of
rim and dainty skirts and partial return to
he time OF the Directoire In ladies' dress de-
hands fresh. Violating glove. or the whole
ignificance Of the costume is lost Tho 70.
appearance OF the neat. closely buttoned glove.
which outlines q pretty hand 80 bscomingly,
will be welcomed by all who value finish and
In lady's evening toilet.
The gay world Of Washington has been In
ever Of excitement for the last few days over
he marriage OF Miss Suzanne Bancroft and
DR.. Carroll. After the formal announcement
Il her engagement to the Vicomte do Chaunso
IanZac by Mr.. Bancroft at q dinner pfyon for
he purpose at Newport. and by tho young lady
erself In letters addressed to all the dlpIo-
mats In Lenox, even those who knew her best
we're inclined to believe that the engagement
eally existed, and that the marriage would
robably take place. But Miss Suzanne 10
othing II not tickle and eccentric, and
he went lone better" when she gave
he preference to the young and well.
orn Marylander over the almost unknown
cion OF worn-out nobility. Mr.. Carroll
ears almost a historic name and inherits
andsome fortune from his grandfather. the
ite Mr.. Royal Phelps His mother once Miss
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